A Thought For Today Quote Pair
A soften your response can calm anger while sharp words provoke it. The page pairs a biblical verse from Proverbs with a quote by Emerson on the power of right words to correct wrongs.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1929
Page
4
Old Loren Peters A Symbol Of Society’s Loose Ends
A run down suburb yields Loren Peters a frail homeless man who survived eight days in an abandoned house before being rescued. He spent time at Wayfarers Lodge while society’s gaps and indifference are examined as the author questions what civilization owes the vulnerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnan
Loren Peters
Wayfarers’ Lodge
America
Loren Peters Story Reflects Enduring Brotherhood Beliefs
The remark implies that denying shared humanity among brothers keeps recurring headlines about Loren Peters. The statement argues that rejecting the idea of universal brotherhood sustains such stories.
Hartley of Pomeroy Remains Busy At Seventy-Two
A profile of C. A. Hartley, veteran Pomeroy newspaper man, who at 72 stays deeply rooted in Ohio River country life. The piece contrasts wartime duty, local lore, and his unchanged dedication to gathering and telling the stories of Meigs County people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hartley
Pomeroy
Athens
Spain
Mr. Hartley
Ohio River
Court House
Vicksburg
Sherman
Hartley
Oder
West Virginia
Meigs County
Sassafras
City Circus Arrives Deliberately in New York
Gilbert Swan describes a New York circus visit at Madison Square Garden. The piece follows Hugo Zucchini in the Human Projectile act and focuses on the wife’s distress as the stunt unfolds, contrasting New York’s polished setup with the spectacle’s human cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Swan Meseerer
New York
Square Garden
Mars
Manhattan
Hugo Zucchini
Italy
Not enough readable content to determine a headline
The readable fragment notes concern that a bile problem is permanent and flying will worsen it, but no clear person, place, date, or event is identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Eighth Avenue
Continent Crossing by Car Routine Cheaper Than Rail
Five passengers in a small car can cross the continent for 44 dollars in gasoline and oil. Railroads cannot compete with that. Yet on their rights of way, railroads could compete with motor buses, free of stops and rough roads. A railroad man may devise such a plan.
Britain and America Clash Over Antarctic Land Claims
A historical note states Britain and the United States dispute land ownership near the South Pole. Commander Byrd supports the U S claim while Wilkes and British figures advocate Britain. The article hints at a peaceful stance despite competing territorial assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
America
Byrd
Wilkes
South Pole
Arctic and Antarctic Lands Value Cited in Discussion
The text argues humanity is near the end of the late stone age and could unify into a global family within 12,000 years. It suggests future epochs may outgrow international quarrels and hint at shifts in geopolitical focus on polar regions.
Prohibition, Oil Prospecting and Wisconsin’s Recall Debate
Victor Berger argues prohibition waning while oil ventures push Arctic wells toward accessible markets. He cites a $50,000,000 pipeline cost after Rockefellers’ Arctic well stake and notes Wisconsin’s recall power as a potential check on legislature amid voters’ refer endum surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefellers
Arctic Circle
Wisconsin
Berger
Aphasia and a learning case from Dr. McCoy
Dr. Fane McCoy explains aphasia in a child forced to use the right hand, notes recovery after left-handed use returns, and outlines causes from brain lesions to toxins. The piece also covers diagnosis rules and the potential for rapid improvement in children with proper care and fasting followed by hygiene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskin
This page presents a Q and A column with Frederick J. Haskin answering varied queries. It covers topics from presidential stature, police medical titles, how light bulbs glow, Mexican firing squads, hoarding legends about Lake Nemi barges, and liquor accessibility by doctors certificates. It frames curious trivia and brief explanations for a general readership.
Debt as pawnbrokers for stock investors spurring anger
A critic argues against money lenders who treat stock investors like pawnbrokers. They compare the harsh treatment of investors to exploiting someone who borrows against an old overcoat, questioning lending ethics.
A One-Term Presidency and Public Opinion
The text debates whether a single eight year term with no second term would free the President from public opinion. It argues that such a plan might let the President serve corporate interests immediately rather than wait for four years, leaving the decision hard to make.
China needs new railways financed without usury
The article argues China will fund new railways domestically and at lower interest, while criticizing American borrowing via the Federal Reserve and stock margins. It notes Chinese rebels threaten rail projects and predicts Mexico and China news show weak revolutionary momentum, with the US warning rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Federal Reserve
Ambassador Herrick Returns Aboard French Navy Cruiser
The body of Ambassador Herrick sails home aboard France’s swiftest cruiser. The coffin draped with French and American flags lies in a chapel guarded by French President Hoover as officials compare candidates to fill Herrick’s post and seek men of fitness and ability for government work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Herrick
America
Hoover
Mr. Herrick
Prohibition Debate Echoes Abroad in Washington Opinion
A columnist argues foreign view of American prohibition grows from seen restraints on personal habits. He notes British and Canadian reactions amid Imalone incident and tariff tensions, and suggests diplomats and travelers alike shape impressions of the United States abroad.
Vermont Rejects Bid for Statehood in 1777
Vermont attemp ted to join the American colonies as the 11th state on April 8 1777 but its petition was denied. The territory had been claimed by New York and faced New York opposition influencing Congress. Vermont declared independence Jan 15 1777 and only joined the Union 14 years after its initial request after threatening an alliance with Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
New York
Congress
Great Britain
Mutinous reservists shot by Turkish troops at Jaman
Report notes Turkish forces fired on mutinous reservists at Jaman, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Credits include other 20th century notes such as St Joseph Star ceasing afternoon edition and local option votes in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaman
Today’s Crossword Puzzle Clues and Fragments
Crossword fragments and stray phrases from a puzzle page include clues like “Game played on herecheck” and “To permit” along with references to marriage and a Roman Catholic church poem. The readable parts suggest a mixed puzzle page with incomplete answers and scattered word hints.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emerson
Cain
Greater
New York City
Zucchini
R. BR. Motor Competition
Arthur Urishane
King Features Incorporated
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Intelligent Observer
Montana
Nevada
Maryland
Coolidge
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Viva Law and Order
Mexico
Fane McCoy
Abbe J@eph
Belle of
Frederick J. Haskin
President Hoover
Lake Nerni
Caligula
District of Columbia
American Stock Exchange
Northcliffe
France
United States
Rodney Dutcher Messenger
Washington
John Ervine
England
Ervine
Coast Guard
Canada
Paris
London
Berlin
Shanghai
Peking
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Airea
Palestine
History OF
St. Joseph
Missouri
Point Pleasant
Dickinson
Panama Canal
The
Ohio- Michigan Photographers’ Association
Memorial Hall
Toledo
Winston Churchill
Earl of Reading
Ohio
Senate
House
Hartford
Central School
Sam Johnson
Gred
Bette
Pureley
Jain
Siliac Pluin
Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.